Get a Clue
Was it Colonel Mustard in the conservatory with the candlestick? You'll need the right evidence to accuse these five stars of sharing their names with characters from the classic board game Clue.
Eve Plumb
publication date: Friday, July 15, 2011
category: 
Television
clue: taught a thing or two to her older sister, younger sister, and three step-brothers
explanation: Plumb played middle daughter Marcia Brady on The Brady Bunch. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, and Steve Dunn
Molly Peacock
publication date: Thursday, July 14, 2011
category: 
Literature
clue: private poet
explanation: Peacock was a poet and author of the non-fiction book Private I: Privacy in a Public World. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
Al Green
publication date: Wednesday, July 13, 2011
category: 
Music
clue: you oughta be with him, 'cause he's still in love with you
explanation: Two of Green's biggest hits were "You Oughta Be with Me" and "I'm Still in Love with You." more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Scott Horowitz
trivia: One player guessed Cee Lo Green. Scott wished he'd thought of that as the "Mister Green" goo instead.
Meg White
publication date: Tuesday, July 12, 2011
category: Music
clue: this former Mrs. is now a drummer of a different stripe
explanation: White was formerly in the band The White Stripes with her ex-husband Jack White. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Scott Horowitz, and Elaine Beckland
Scarlett Johansson
publication date: Monday, July 11, 2011
category: 
Movies
clue: this Avenger is once again Miss
explanation: Johansson was scheduled to play the Black Widow in the upcoming film The Avengers. She divorced actor Ryan Reynolds shortly before this goo was published. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Scott Horowitz, and Elaine Beckland
Other Themes in Summer 2011
Mystery Men
Anonymity is rare in modern life, but these five "celebrities" managed to become famous without their identities being discovered until later, if at all. Can you name these nameless ones? Go »
City Girls
These five women all share their first names with modern metropolises from around the world. Get your passport ready for a miniature Goo World Tour. Go »
Children of the Eighties
The 1980s were a booming time for child stars in television and movies, as Hollywood focused on family entertainment. Can you name these five actors who became famous playing kids in that decade? Go »
Hog Wild
The goo game becomes a pig sty this week, as these five celebrities known for their porcine names line up to be counted. This little piggy went to Hollywood... Go »
Born on the 4th of July
These five famous Americans, representing five corners of the nation, all share the most patriotic of birthdays, and give the goo game some added fireworks this week. Go »
Tennis Club
Grab your racquet and hit the court! The more you know the sport of tennis, the better you'll be able to name these five major players. Lob your guesses over the net, and good luck. Go »
Poe-pourri
Once upon a midnight dreary, after you ponder weak and weary, the answers to these five goos inspired by the most famous works of Edgar Allan Poe will be revealed. 'Tis that the answer, tapping at your chamber door? Go »
Five Guys
Unrelated to the founders of the Five Guys burger franchise, these other five "guys" all have the most generic of masculine names. If you can recognize all five, treat yourself to a cheeseburger. Go »
South of the Border
¡Arriba! The final theme of the summer heads down to Mexico for five celebrities who hail from our neighbor to the south. ¡Buena suerte! Go »
Summer 2011 Tournament
There can be only one! Many players have entered the tournament, but they'll be paired off in brackets until only one remains in the end to win the season. These goos are a little harder than usual, but they're still playable by all. Go »
